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Academic Biography
I’m a senior lecturer in sport and exercise science, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I teach across the sport and exercise science undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and I am the course link tutor for the FdSc sports coaching. I have led on undergraduate short course design and post-graduate programme design (Sport and Exercise Medicine), and contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate programme design (BSc Sport and Exercise; MSc Strength & Conditioning for rehab and recovery).
After my MSc Sport and Exercise Science I spent a number of years as a health improvement specialist working with clients and groups with multiple chronic health conditions and improving access to physical activity in areas with high levels of deprivation. My PhD focussed on the school playground environmental as a suitable environment to enhance fundamental movement skills and promote a higher level of physical activity in primary school children. My current research spans the health and sport science disciplines and underpins much of the content I deliver on the exercise and health-related modules I teach on.
I enjoy cycling, running, walking and the gym; I am a qualified personal trainer and vocational assessor and have supported many previous students through their level 2 gym instructor and personal trainer qualifications alongside their university studies.
Summary of Research Interests
- Fundamental movement skill interventions in children
- PE and School sport
- Physical Literacy
- School and workplace physical activity
- Physical activity and mental health
- Obesogenic environments
External positions
External Examiner, University of Strathclyde
May 2024 → Aug 2027
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Projects
- 2 Active
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Understanding the impact of physical activity levels within the North East of England during COVID-19 lockdowns (2020-2021)
Giles, E. (PI), Innerd, A. (CoI), Connor, N. (CoI), Graham, M. (CoI) & Carlebach, S. (RA)
2/03/20 → …
Project: Research
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The relationship between Physical activity and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Graham, M. (PI) & Franklin, J. (PI)
1/02/19 → …
Project: Research
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Editorial: Remote assessment, measurement, and delivery in sport, physical activity and health
Peart, D., Graham, M., Lunn, D. E., Burn, N., Franklin, J. D. & Arnold, J., 14 Mar 2025, In: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 7, 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions on Acute Inpatient Mental Health Units on Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Graham, M., Hodgson, P., Fleming, L., Innerd, A., Clibbens, N., Hope, W., Aston, L. & Glascott, M., 23 Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 34, 1, 18 p., e70017.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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"Just (Don’t) Do It”: Physical activity as an intervention on acute mental health inpatient environments
Graham, M., Innerd, A., Fleming, L., Hodgson, P., Glascott, M., Clibbens, N., Hope, W. & Aston, L., 8 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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"Just don't do it": Physical activity as an intervention on acute inpatient mental health units
Graham, M., Innerd, A., Fleming, L., Hodgson, P., Glascott, M., Clibbens, N., Hope, W. & Aston, L., 2 Jul 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Locked Down but Not Out: On-line Strength and Conditioning Provides A Viable Stimulus for Girls’ Football Players
Jones, A., Emerson, J., Franklin, J., Graham, M. & Wright, M., 13 Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Strength and Conditioning. 4, 1, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thesis
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Is the school playground a suitable environment to enhance fundamental movement skills and promote a higher level of physical activity in primary school children? An ecological investigation to inform the development of a primary school playground intervention
Graham, M. (Author), Innerd, A. (Supervisor), Azevedo, L. (Supervisor), Batterham, A. (Supervisor) & Wright, M. (Supervisor), 31 Jul 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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